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Incline Dumbbell Curl

Start
Finish
Main muscle
Biceps
Also works
Forearms
Difficulty
Beginner
Movement
Isolation · Single-joint

Equipment

  • Dumbbells
  • Weight bench

How to do it

  1. Set a bench to an incline and sit back against it with a dumbbell in each hand, arms hanging down.
  2. Turn your palms to face forward and keep your elbows still.
  3. Curl the dumbbells up toward your shoulders.
  4. Lower them slowly until your arms are straight.

Beginner tip: Use lighter dumbbells than usual and keep your back on the bench.

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